HOLMBY NEWS
April 28, 2023
From the Holmby Westwood Property Owners Association, serving the Holmby Westwood community since 1960.
1. HWPOA Annual Meeting – Save the Date
2. LAPD Report – New Type of Burglary
3. Emergency Preparedness Town Hall
4. National Bike Month
5. Activities & Things to Do
6. Resident Ads
7. Local Discounts & HWPOA Benefits
8. HWPOA Contact Information
1. HWPOA ANNUAL MEETING – SAVE THE DATE
You are invited to join your fellow neighbors for:
HWPOA Annual Membership Meeting
Tuesday, May 9
7:15 PM
IN-PERSON at Belmont Village Westwood
For the first time in several years, the Annual HWPOA membership meeting will be held in-person. The meeting is scheduled for 7:15 PM on Tuesday, May 9 at Belmont Village.
We will have several guest speakers and presentations, including:
- LAPD Senior Lead Officer James Allen
- LADWP Presentation – “What causes power outages and what is being done to prevent them in Holmby Westwood?”
- Scott Tennent, Chief Communications Officer, Hammer Museum
We will also be electing our 2023-24 HWPOA Board of Directors. Click below to see the slate of nominees:
Mark your calendars!
2. LAPD REPORT – NEW TYPE OF BURGLARY
Thanks to Bel-Air Association for this information.
According a contact at the LAPD, suspects are now using a device called a “Jammer.” This device is approximately the size of an old large cell phone with multiple antennas. It blocks reception between cell towers and mobile phones, and can even interfere with WiFi.
The Jammer was originally created for military and law enforcement use to combat threats like cell phone-triggered explosives and hostage situations. When used for home burglaries, the Jammer works by preventing your wireless alarm or camera system from transmitting.
Consumer Reports – Jammers Article
Be on the lookout for a group of men carrying backpacks. Please be vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the LAPD.
File a Police Report Online: click here
EMERGENCY: 911
NON-EMERGENCY: 1-877-275-5273
All other City Services: 311
West L.A. Community Police Station –1663 Butler Ave.
James Allen, Senior Lead Officer
Office: 310-444-0741
Email: 39318@lapd.online
West LA Community Police Station Website: click here
LAPD Website: www.lapdonline.org
3. EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS TOWN HALL
From State Senator Ben Allen:
Dear Friend,
I’m reaching out to invite you to an important town hall about emergency preparedness in our region.
This winter’s barrage of powerful storms served as a stark reminder that natural disasters are not a question of “if” in California, but rather a question of “when.” Compounding our state’s ever-present threat of earthquakes, the climate crisis has increased the frequency and severity of wildfires, floods, and mudslides. Given these dangers, we have a responsibility to prepare ourselves, our loved ones, and our homes.
That’s why I’ll be hosting a virtual town hall on Wednesday, May 3, at 4:00 p.m. in partnership with California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara. We’ll discuss topics such as evacuation readiness, property insurance, and home hardening and retrofitting with experts from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, California Department of Forestry and Fire Prevention, and California Earthquake Authority.
You can register to attend the webinar and submit questions for the experts HERE.
Ben Allen
Senator, 24th District
4. NATIONAL BIKE MONTH
May is National Bike Month — which is right around the corner! Join Metro to learn more about the many benefits of cycling as we embrace this sustainable and healthy way to get to work – or anywhere you need to go.
Bike Week is May 15-19 and Bike Day is Thursday, May 18. There are lots of special promotions, contests and events to encourage people to bike to work—or even just to their nearby transit stop.
For more details about all Metro Bike Share promotions, click the link below:
5. ACTIVITIES & THINGS TO DO
Dine LA Restaurant Week
Friday, April 28 – Friday, May 12, 2023
at restaurants throughout the city
Join us in celebrating Dine LA Restaurant Week’s 15 year Anniversary starting with the Spring 2023 event happening from April 28 – May 12.
Los Angeles has one of the most dynamic dining scenes in the country, offering everything from street food to Michelin-starred restaurants. Whether it’s a sleek, modern dining room or a casual oceanfront patio, diners can choose from an astonishing menu of global cuisines.
Find the best restaurants in Los Angeles, including recommendations from celebrities and hidden gems from LA locals.
Visit DineLA.com to see the list of participating restaurants and menus.
UCLA Spring Sing
Friday, May 19 at 7:30 PM
at the Los Angeles Tennis Center
Since its debut in 1945, Spring Sing has showcased UCLA’s most talented students performing song, dance, and sketch comedy. The show attracts celebrities, scouts, and Bruins of all ages with performances by up-and-coming stars. Hosted by the UCLA Alumni Association and Student Alumni Association, Spring Sing is an exciting, one-of-a-kind experience!
K.A.M.P. (Kids Art Museum Project)
Sunday, May 21 from 10am – 2pm
at the Hammer Museum
K.A.M.P. (Kids’ Art Museum Project) is a family fundraiser that provides unforgettable experiences for kids and their families with renowned Los Angeles artists. Painters, sculptors, architects, and creative types of all kinds will lead inventive hands-on workshops in the carefree atmosphere of the Hammer Museum courtyard. Lunch provided Annie Campbell.
Proceeds from K.A.M.P. support Hammer Kids, which offers free programming to thousands of children and families throughout the year.
6. RESIDENT ADS
SEEKING TRANSPORTATION TO AIRPORT
We are looking for a reasonably priced ride to and from the airport. Any help would be appreciated.
Please send any suggestions to sunkab@earthlink.net.
Thank you.
HWPOA Communication & Ad Policy:
Please direct all comments, questions or issues regarding the Holmby News to hwpoa@aol.com.
HWPOA members are welcome to post free ads (such as ads for plumbers, housekeepers, garage sales, etc.) in the Holmby News. When placing an ad, please send to hwpoa@aol.com for the Holmby News editor to review. Responses to ads should be directed to the ad placer, not to HWPOA.
7. LOCAL DISCOUNTS & HWPOA BENEFITS
Below you will find links to discounts and benefits that local businesses have offered to HWPOA members. We hope to add more as often as we can. Please let us know if you would like to submit additional discounts for other Westwood retailers.
Current benefits include:
- Campus Shoe Repair – 10% off any shoe or bag repair
- Generac Home Generators – special discounts on generators and whole home battery backup system
8. HWPOA CONTACT INFORMATION
Holmby Westwood Property Owners Association, Inc.
P.O. Box 49180
Los Angeles, CA 90049
Phone: (310) 470-1785 (call/text)
Email: hwpoa@aol.com OR info@holmbywestwoodpoa.org
Website: www.holmbywestwoodpoa.org
Pay Membership Dues: https://squareup.com/store/hwpoa
You Are Invited . . .
- To attend our monthly Board Meetings*
- To let us know your concerns about our community and your ideas about how we might work to improve it
- To become involved in our Association.
*Board Meetings are usually held the second Tuesday of each month. Please confirm prior to attending.